Staying on Target with Olympic Archer Marcus D’Almeida
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Eighteen-year-old archer Marcus D’Almeida (@disparadalmeida) is making his first appearance in the Olympics without having to leave his home country of Brazil. “It’s very emotional to wear your country’s uniform, even more at home,” Marcus says. “The Brazilian crowd cheering for us is very important. It will help every Team Brazil sport go a bit further.” Marcus is considered one of the rising stars in the archery community, and his practice routine is designed to make him the best he can be. “I train eight hours a day,” says Marcus. “That includes 400 arrows, massage therapy, physiotherapy, physical conditioning and mental conditioning.” While some have referred to him as one of the next big athletes to represent Brazil, he isn’t letting external pressure impact how he prepares. “My greatest expectation is to give it my all and do my best.”
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